The 10 Best Android Games

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PCMag Australia14 Jan 2014, 4:01 p.m.

Not too long ago, mobile gaming meant solitaire and Tetris-clones running on your Palm Tungsten. Those were dark days. But the advent of smartphones has changed the game, and now phones compete against consoles and PCs for your dollars and attention. The mobile game scene has exploded, with thousands of titles on Android, ranging from casual time-wasters, to shooters with cutting-edge graphics. Even older generation console games have found new life on Android, combining a nostalgic experience with intuitive touch and gesture controls. It's an exciting time for gamers of all stripes.

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This list aims to highlight the best games on Android, but it also needs to have variety and not just focus on one type of game. While there are a good number of casual games here, I've made sure to include at least one racing title and a first-person shooter. These tend to be larger and will definitely tax your battery. But they also show off the best of what mobile devices are capable and deserve to be highlighted.
Of course, we can't cover all the games on Android, but if you're still hankering after reading the list be sure to check out our collection of mobile game reviews ZIFFSECTION>. And if we've managed to sate your hunger for games, we've got lists of critical free apps and our world-famous 100 best Android apps list. You're welcome.

The Best Is Yet To Come
As with all of our lists at PC Mag, this is a work in progress. We'll be updating (perhaps, even expanding) it from time to time. We'll try to keep it fresh, too, by cycling out titles that have already had their moment in the sun. Hopefully, every time you check this list, there'll be something new and interesting to discover.

Have a favorite game that's not on the list? Or just want to praise our excellent taste? Be sure to let us know in the comments. You can help shape the future of this list as it grows and changes along with Google Play.